University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Oxford Brookes University?

Oxford Brookes University matches TOEFL iBT to the IELTS level your course needs. IELTS 6.0 equals TOEFL 80 and IELTS 6.5 equals 88, with section minimums; IELTS 5.5 equals 72 and IELTS 7.0 equals 95. For tests taken on or after 21 January 2026 the overall levels are 4, 4, 4.5 and 5.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Oxford Brookes TOEFL equivalents by IELTS level

From the Oxford Brookes English language requirements page, which compares tests it accepts against IELTS. Your course page gives its IELTS level.

Course IELTS levelTOEFL before 21 January 2026TOEFL on or after 21 January 2026
5.5 overall, 5.5 components72; R18, L17, S20, W174 overall, 4 components
6.0 overall, 6.0 components80; R20, L21, S24, W194 overall, 4 components
6.5 overall, 6.5 components88; R24, L22, S25, W244.5 overall, 4.5 components
7.0 overall955 overall

Oxford Brookes TOEFL test rules

Oxford Brookes says its comparison table is based on UK Visas and Immigration requirements for the Student Route visa. If your result came with a verification ID number, send it with your applicant ID to admissions@brookes.ac.uk so admissions can verify it. Courses below IELTS 6.0, the Pre-sessional English course and the International Foundation Diploma need a UKVI-approved SELT if you need a student visa, and TOEFL is not on that list.

For comparison, the same page places IELTS 6.5 alongside PTE 71 and TOEFL 88.

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If your TOEFL score is below the Oxford Brookes level

The Oxford Brookes Pre-sessional English course can help you meet the requirement for undergraduate and postgraduate study, with entry from IELTS 4.5 overall and 4.0 in all skills. Brookes also recognises the OIDI Pre-sessional English course.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Oxford Brookes programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Oxford Brookes need?+

It depends on the course IELTS level: 80 at IELTS 6.0, 88 at IELTS 6.5, 72 at 5.5 and 95 at 7.0.

What is Oxford Brookes' requirement on the new TOEFL scale?+

4 for IELTS 5.5 and 6.0 courses, 4.5 for IELTS 6.5 and 5 for IELTS 7.0.

Can I use TOEFL for the Oxford Brookes pre-sessional course?+

Not if you need a student visa. That course needs a UKVI-approved SELT, and TOEFL is not on the list.

What section scores does Oxford Brookes need at TOEFL 88?+

Reading 24, listening 22, speaking 25 and writing 24.

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